Charging purchases to a credit card is the way U.S. consumers most commonly pay online. But there are several reasons you might not want to use a card when you buy something on the internet. Maybe you ...

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in the summertime with the windows down, music blasting and maybe even a cooler full of snacks. But if you’re not paying attention at the pump, you ...

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Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. It’s easy to let credit card debt get away from you. Before you know it, the bills are piling up, and there’s no foreseeable way ...

This story was originally published on Sept. 11, 2024, and has been updated. Want to avoid racking up credit card debt? John Kiernan, managing editor at the personal finance website WalletHub, shares ...

Most adults in the United States (81%) have at least one credit card, and Americans' total credit card balances broke a new record—more than $1.3 trillion—in July 2025. Credit card debt can be a ...